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Brooches For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.28 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Box is not included. Pleas...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Silver Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein key brooch circa 1940s of rose gold plated sterling silver, decorated with a rhodium plated sterling Fleur de Lis motif of crys...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

1941 ChanelRelevant American Reinad ArtDecoStyle Silver PolkaDot LargeBow Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
In Spring 1941 after French fashion couturier Gabriel "Coco" Chanel had stopped production of her clothing designs while she remained in Europe during the WWII era, the decades-old American costume-jewelry company Reinad began imprinting pieces in its new retail line, Chanel Novelty Co, with the script signature "Chanel". As this was prior to the use of the sans-serif capital-letter signature "CHANEL" on French-made jewelry that was commissioned by the Parisian designer, as well as before U.S.-copyright protection began in 1955, the House of Chanel that was mostly owned by the Jewish Wertheimer family of venture capitalists (who remarkably still produced Parfums CHANEL and French-vineyard wine via legal proxy while they lived in asylum in The States during the war) filed a U.S. lawsuit to demand that Reinad halt the use of its founder's famous last name. As the Werthheimers' quickly won, Reinad only produced the single seasonal collection stamped with the French brand name, and subsequently only imprinted its company name as the sans-serif capital-letter signature "REINAD" without a copyright symbol, which was different that its prior signatures dating back to its founding in 1922. When Chanel herself resumed French-made fashion production in Paris in 1953 (with Werthheimer support leading to their acquisition of all rights to her name despite her post-war eight-year exile in Switzerland due to close association with Nazis), for the first time all of her creations were signed "CHANEL" like the original packaging of the exceedingly profitable "No.5" perfume. While Reinad continued to produced costume jewelry until 1954, in the last decade of this business, the U.S. company continued to try to appeal to potential Chanel buyers by at least making Chanel-style designs. As such, owning an attractive and well-made Reinad piece can be considered a useful investment in fashion history as evidence of a little-known turning-point involving the most famous ongoing luxury-fashion business Chanel, as well as of the impact of that legal judgement had on advancing U.S. design protection for brands that later used the copyright symbol. Like early ArtDeco-style oversized heavy metallic costume jewelry by Chanel, this three-dimensional monochrome silver-alloy polkadot bow brooch imitates a pale polkadot-textured ribbon. Notably, while high-quality ribbon for styling hair or decorating clothing in a non-functional way was still an expensive accessory...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal

AGL Yogo Montana Deco Kite Shaped Sapphire Natural Pearl Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat Yogo Gulch Montana Sapphires, circa 1910. Four rare Art Deco kite shaped AGL certified natural, no heat Sapphires mounted on a platinum setting and accented with 4 na...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
Tiffany & Co. has a history of safety pin jewelry that dates back to the 1940’s. Throughout the years, there have been many versions of the iconic s...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reja Retro Fretwork Shell Brooch
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
Reja Retro brooch of a focal faux pale blue amythest square cut stone with crystal baguette accents and crystal rhinestone pave. Set into a dimensional Retro fretwork shell of pale ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

S Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Wax Seal Stamp #13655
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver wax seal from S Kirk & Son, circa 1925-32. Plain round seal with a long curved handle. The design etched into the top of the handle ap...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Large stylised silver gilt and paste 'swan' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1940s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Exquisitely sculpted, of the highest quality as is expected from Trifari is the magnificent 'swan' brooch, designed by the most famous of Trifari designers, Alfred Philippe, in the 1940s. The body is a beautifully cut piece of topaz glass, set in a silver gilt body, highlighted with clear pastes and finished with a single ruby glass cabuchon for the eye. the same design was made for their 'jellybelly' range, with a clear body. A real collector's piece, or the crowning glory to a coat or jacket! The firm of Trifari was founded in 1925 by Gustavo Trifari, Leo F...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

White Gold Simulated Emerald Art Deco Bar Brooch -10k Marq Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Simulated Emerald Cut: Marquise Color: Green Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin with L...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver and Pink Bead Bar Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bar pin brooch with pink cabochon plastic bead bezel set in a sterling vine frame with a Greek key design on the bar pin section. Marked: Sterling. Age wear, bent pin.
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

The Silversmith Ella Cone Sterling Silver Modernist Leaf Pin/Brooch #14191
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage modernist sterling silver leaf pin/brooch by The Silversmith. Ella L Cone was the proprietor of The Silversmith's Shop in Boston an...
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1940s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Retro Sterling Vermeil Aquamarine Spray
Located in New York, NY
Striking Retro Sterling Vermeil Aquamarine Spray from the 1940's. Large scaled floral brooch in sterling with rose gold wash, pave accents and oval faux aquamarines. Unsigned. 3.75" ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Retro Smoky Quartz Citrine 18 Karat Two-Color Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This unique Retro brooch from ca 1945 was beautifully hand-crafted out 18 karat yellow gold and rose gold. The center piece is a perfectly cut golden-brown smoky quartz citrine step-...
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian brooch 1907 decorted with 1 green dematoid and 1 garnet stone in 14k gold finest hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and moscow assay mark and init...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Antique Edwardian 14k Gold Dragon Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stick pin. In 14k gold. In the form of a rampant dragon with outspread wings, raised legs, and a prong-set white sapphire gemstone in its mouth. Marked to...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Pearl & Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Brooch Pin AGL Certified
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco Platinum Pearl & Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Brooch Pin AGL Certified Accompanied by AGL Report 1116818 - August 30th, 2021 The repo...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Belle Époque Diamond and Platinum Brooch, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond brooch, set with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, in the centre, weighing approximately 1.82 carat, in our opinion the colour is I-J, with a surrounding clust...
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1910s Belle Époque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 1915 Pearl Pin Brooch Enamel Pendant Yellow Gold Antique Original 1915
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1915 Victorian Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Pendant Features Genuine Natural Seed Pearl 100% Natural Pearl Circa 1915 The Victorian in Jew...
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1910s Victorian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique early 20th century silver and paste lizard salamander brooch
Located in Malmö, SE
A fine antique early 20th century paste lizard or salamander brooch, artfully and expertly handcrafted in silver, partly gilt, workmanship c. 1900, in a fitted case, with the cutest ...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted, this Edwardian brooch from ca. 1910 exhibits the skilled techniques of a master jeweler. From wonderful ajour work to fine milligrai...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Pearl Diamond Gold Fanned Spokes Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Different size spokes are fanned on several levels to make this Retro brooch especially graceful. It is centered with a 5.8 mm cultured pearl that is surrounded with 6 diamonds. ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.3 grams Pin Measurements: Length: 1.75 inches Condition: Excellent
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1940 Vintage White Old Cut Diamond And Turquoise Brooch In Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
1940 Vintage white old cut diamond and turquoise brooch beautifully handmade in platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 2 carats ( G color and VS clarity ) Two big di...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Antique 0.25ct Diamond and Ruby, 15k Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.25 carat diamond and 0.01 carat ruby, 12k yellow gold and silver set, 15 karat yellow gold pin brooch; part of our diverse Edwardian jewellery collect...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Flowers Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Dimention is brooch 5x4 cm. Acid tested to...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Cartier Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Cartier Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Double Clip Brooch. Featuring six round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0...
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1940s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Peridot Circle Brooch Pin Yellow Gold, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Peridot Circle Brooch Pin Yellow Gold. Created around 1900. A fine antique Peridot circle brooch/pin in Yellow Gold. Set all around with a row of round cut fine Peridots....
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold

1900s Diamond Ruby and Green Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Gordon Highlanders Cap
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.23 carat diamond, 0.07 carat ruby and 0.03 green sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set Gordon Highlanders Bydand cap badge...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Sailfish Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This glamorous Antique art deco aquamarine diamond brooch pin is crafted in platinum and weighs approx. 23.3 grams. The center exposes a ge...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Pink Topaz Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous antique bar brooch is Victorian period, 1900 circa Exquisitely hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold silver topped Essential bar design timeless and ever elegant Centrally s...
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

1920s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Straight Double Bar Jade Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.1 grams Jade: Natural, Green, 2 inches in length each. Pin Measurements: Length: 2 inches Condition: Ex...
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1920s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Krementz .60 Carat Sapphire Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Krementz Art Deco flower flower brooch. 14k Rose, green, and yellow gold with 1 cabochon sapphire. 5 rose leaves, 3 green leaves and yellow stems. 1 genuine cabochon Sapphir...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pear Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear cut diamond weighing approximately 0.11 carat J color with SI1 clarity - set in milgrain bezel with halo surround Comprised of old European cut diamonds - well match...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.95Ct Chrysoprase and 0.14Ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.95 carat chrysoprase and 0.14 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold dragonfly brooch; part of our antique dragonfly jewellery...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 14k gold brooch with natural green demantoid in striking color hall marked with initial maker mark in cyrtlic alphabet and assay mark and gold standard
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Antique Lily Of The Valley Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 14k gold brooch in lily of the valley designe with estimate old mine cut diamonds weight of 1.50 carats hall marked with initial maker mark in cyrtllic a...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird designed as a stickpin with genuine feather decoration. Hand set paste sterling bird with black enamel detailing on b...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Lily Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate brooch is designed in the shape of a flower, a little white lily. The little jewel was created around 1900 - 1905 and is made out of 14 karat gold. The flower petals ar...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Shreve and Co Platinum French Cut Peridot Diamond Filigree Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Shreve and Co Platinum French Cut Peridot Diamond Filigree Pin. This incredible Shreve and Co pin is crafted in platinum. The center holds a gorgeous Frenc...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Micro Mosaic Roman Colosseum Brooch
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th century Micro Mosaic Roman Colosseum brooch. Mosaic is surrounded by a yellow gold woven rope frame. Colors include brown bricks, green land...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Brooches

Diamond and ruby brooch in rose and white gold 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage ribbon brooch circa 1940 in 18K rose and white gold. Decorated with 9 rosette-cut diamonds of about 0.15 carat and 6 brilliant-cut rubies of about 0.50 carat. Questa...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Green Yellow Gold Collar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose, yellow and green gold, horse head hallmark. A charming antique collar brooch, openworked with floral motifs in green gold and arabesques in yellow gold, ador...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Brooch Platinum Circa 1910 Fabulous Bow Shaped Brooch, Set with Calibrated Sapphires & Old Cut Diamond High Quality Safety Clasp, with Gold Pin Measures Approx 81....
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Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

8.64 Carat AGL Certified Ceylon Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Brooch Pin Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 12.45 grams Era: Art Deco Center Stone Details: Gemstone Type: Sapphire Carat: 8.64 Carats Cut: Cushion Cut Color...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 23.6 grams. Totally is diamond 4.30 ct. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 14K Two Tone Gold Natural YOGO Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin GIA
Located in Addison, TX
14K White and Yellow gold Art Deco bar brooch featuring with 2 Old European Cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carats G in color, I1 in clarity. Brooch weighs 4.4 grams. Dimens...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Amber and Peridot Rhinestone Antique Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a 1930s or 40s scallop edged gunmetal brooch. There is a large bezel set oval shaped amber glass stone surrounded with eight other smaller pieces of prong set oval shaped amb...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold TW 1.92 Carat Old Cut Diamond Floral Design Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Edwardian bar brooch crafted in 14K gold and adorned with Pt900. Circa 1910. The piece features diamonds (TW 1.92ct): - 1 diamond (old European cut, 0.22ct, RW-W, P2) - 3...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, Round Brilliant, Natural Diamonds, H-I, SI Pin Measurements: Length: 19...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Stylised Diamond And Carved Ruby Bird Brooch Circa 1925 London
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco stylised bird brooch by Cartier London circa 1925. The brooch is designed as a standing bird in profile, it is set with old European cut diamonds, a carved ruby as a wing, accents of onyx, buff top rubies and a cabochon ruby eye, the beak is red and black enamel, the legs onyx and a baguette diamond for feet, all set in platinum. Maker Cartier London Period circa 1925 Origin London Gemstones Carved ruby estimated approx 2cts 42 x old European cut diamonds estimated total 0.84cts 1 x round cabochon ruby 4 x buff top rubies 1 x baguette diamond Setting Platinum, signed Cartier London and numbered Weight 4.89ct Dimensions Length: 3.8cm/1.5 inches Height: 2cm/0.8 inches Condition Very good, some signs of wear consistent with age Directors Notes Cartier are famous for their wide array of jewelled bird brooches from the 1920s onwards, aligned with the fashions, feminine suits were becoming increasingly in vogue and jewellery houses were making beautiful brooches and pins to adorn those lapels. Cartier bird...
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Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and Natural Pearl Bow Brooch - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Feminine and lovely, this enchanting Edwardian brooch centers on lustrous natural pearl, accompanied by a GIA certificate, elegantly wrapped like a bonbon in...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Vintage 18 and 22 karat Gold Fish Charm for protection
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This piece was made using a fish element from a handmade Kurdish wedding necklace. The fish in Jewish and Muslim culture is a symbol of luck , prosperity and in some places fertility...
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Early 20th Century Algerian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

A very large stylised clear paste Art Deco clip, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very stylish jewel, high high Art Deco in the French floral style and manufacture. This is a clip fitting, bold and strong, that would clip onto a clutch bag, a lapel, or on the ed...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Rock Crystal Crescent Moon Platinum Diamond Owl Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare and collectable. This handmade platinum and diamond owl imposingly perches on a perfectly carved rock crystal crescent moon. 1 5/8's in size.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, Platinum

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A colorful butterfly pin brooch made of 18k gold, featuring various gemstones, and accented with colored enamel. The gems are mount-flush set in the gold “wings” and bezel set in the butterfly’s “body”. The “head” and “wings” feature rose cut diamonds. The butterfly’s body is made of fancy colored diamonds, orange brown, and brownish orange. This vibrant butterfly pin brooch is very cheerful and optimistic. Butterfly jewelry is often associated with freedom and joy. This delicate and whimsical jewel fully fits the description. Lovely colorful pin is made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold, set with white diamonds, fancy colored diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The diamonds are rose cut, pear and round brilliant cut, H-I color VS clarity. The emeralds are pear, oval and round faceted cut. The rubies and sapphires are round faceted cut. The Victorian brooch measures 2 ¼” x 1 ¾” (5.7 x 4.2 cm) and weighs 18.6 grams. The butterfly brooch was created in the 1900s and stamped with a hallmark for 18 karat gold and unidentified maker's mark. History of Insect Jewelry: Insect jewelry carries a diverse symbolism and has deep historic roots. To us, these pieces serve as a reminder of the delicate beauty that designers found in nature. Scarab Beetles In ancient Egypt, scarab beetles were associated with the Sun God Ra. They symbolized regeneration and protection. Scarabs were often used in amulets, and seals to bring good luck and ward off evil. Bees and Butterflies Bees were revered in ancient Greece and Rome and seen as symbols of diligence and cooperation. Honey, a product of bees, was also associated with sweetness and fertility. Butterflies, with their transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, were seen as symbols of metamorphosis and the soul's journey. Insect Jewelry Resurgence In the 19th century, during the Victorian era, there was a resurgence of interest in nature-inspired jewelry. It often incorporated real insect specimens preserved in resin. This trend was influenced by the Victorian fascination with the natural world and scientific discoveries of the time. The Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th - early 20th centuries embraced organic forms and drew inspiration from nature. Insect motifs, such as dragonflies, butterflies, and beetles, were prominent in Art Nouveau jewelry. These pieces featured flowing lines and delicate designs. Today, insect jewelry continues to be equally loved by designers and jewelry buyers. For example, dragonflies are often associated with change and self-realization, while butterfly brooches symbolize transformation and beauty. Bees are still seen as symbols of hard work, community, and productivity. About Victorian Jewelry: Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria who reigned during that time. Her significant input shaped the jewelry style of that time. To navigate in such a vast period, historians divide it into following parts: • The Early Victorian or Romantic • The Middle of Grand Victorian • The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Era Different materials, gemstones and techniques were popular specifically for each era. Some styles though remained in favor longer than during just one period. For instance, hair jewelry made its way from the Romantic to the Grand period. Snake and animal motifs were also in demand throughout the era. Early Victorian Jewelry As to the Queen influence, Romantic Period jewelry had well pronounced sentimental vibes. It was the time when young Queen Victoria was in love with her husband, Prince Albert. And the whole nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the Early Victorian Period ended, and The Grand era began. Grand Victorian Jewelry After the incandescent bulb invention in 1870s, diamond jewelry started thriving like never before. Diamonds, being placed under the electric light, revealed their dazzling nature and looked truly fascinating. Besides Victorian diamond jewelry...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Diamond Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. With platinum topped filigree decoration to the hexagonal head and center-set with a small round cut white diamond. Si...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Turquoise Edwardian Solitaire Stickpin - 14k Oval Cabochon Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Green & Black Style: ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1910s 18k Gold Top Silver ArtNouveau Natural Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 41.3 grams. Totally is diamond 7 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k ...
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1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique and Vintage Brooches

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

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